The Gifted Program: Issue 1

collage of skin care, home decor, wine, and handbag images

Let’s talk gifting—aka when brands slide into my inbox (or I slide into theirs ?) and they send over products they know I’ll love. There are no strings attached…just lovely surprises that I might just share with you. Lately, the mail has been extra fabulous, so here’s how I’ve worked these gifted gems into my everyday life.

This time around, skin care, home decor, wine, and a new handbag showed up on your front porch. Can we agree that this is the equivalent to hitting the gifting lottery?!

It is MAY-cember, after all.

We’re barely hanging on. There are more field days, field trips, and end of year parties than we know what to do with. However, it also means the end of the school year is near and we’re that much closer to summer. Jury is out on whether summer schedule is any better!

SO, when these gifts showed up at my doorstep, I immediately squealed and knew I’ll be using them all summer long! Here’s a peek at what I was gifted and if you watch this, you’ll see how I styled each piece!


I absolutely LOVE the color of this bamboo hangbag. It’s giving Gucci for a fraction of the price! It’s perfect for summer and fits just about anything from my laptop to all the kids’ snacks. I added my own bag charm using beads along with this lip gloss lid to turn my lippy into a charm. I prefer these tube caps to punching holes directly into my lip gloss.

orange bamboo handbag with bag charm

white and bamboo melamine dinner plates

These melamine dinner plates are making all my back porch dreams come true. I’m planning to dine al fresco all summer long! The best part? They won’t break when little hands inevitably get a hold of them!


Of course, I had to add these raffia chargers to my tabletop. They’re such a simple way to elevate a space–and make weeknight porch dinners feel fancy!

raffia chargers

blood orange spritz wine bottles

This blood orange spritz is perfect for summer! It’s an easy crowd pleaser whether at a cookout or your next book club! Turn it into a delish cocktail if you’re feeling fancy…might I recommend the Gogo Spritz recipe. Looking for a unique hostess gift? Attach flowers to your next bottle using this mini floral foam!


I can’t get enough of this Caudalie hyaluronic serum. It’s a must-have in my beauty routine regardless of the season. Apply to damp clean skin before using your facial moisturizer. It keeps your skin hydrated and glowing. I swear by it!

It’s perfectly giftable, too! For a bit of extra “flair”, add a cardstock tag to your favorite bottle of wine using a paper punch, then attach the serum with a bit of double-sided tape. Enjoy your new title as “best gift giver”!

pink box of caudalie hyaluronic serum

Want to see how I style and gift each of these items? Watch the video below!

Keep on crafting with these other posts

About Amber

Hey, I’m Amber Kemp-Gerstel - the crafty brain behind Damask Love, where creativity, color, and a little chaos come together. I’m a suburban mom of two, known for turning up the volume on everyday DIYs and showing up like your colorful, crafty BFF. Over the years, I’ve gone from psychologist to full-time content creator, TV host, and brand partner, with appearances on Making It, Today, and HGTV. When I’m not making stuff or on set, I’m chasing around my two boys, Markus and Maxwell, and laughing my way through the mess.

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